Chapter 68

Jason’s face was a picture of exasperation. Gripping Estrella’s wrists with both hands, he remarked with a smirk, “Trying to mooch off me again, huh? Having a bit too much fun at my expense?”

Estrella wriggled her right hand free and playfully smacked his shoulder. “Can’t there be at little trust between us?”

Jason wrapped his right arm around her waist, pulling her close. “Looks like someone’s more spirited in the morning.” He whispered teasingly into Estrella’s ear,

which was enough to make her face turn a shade of pink.

As Jason held her by the waist, Estrella was about to retort when suddenly, the bedroom door burst open. “Estrella, you’re still not up? Taking the day off work today?” They both turned sharply, to find Kristin bustling in.

At the doorway, Kristin froze at the scene before her. After a moment, she regained her composure. “Oh, Jason’s home! Carry on, you two, carry on.”

With that, Kristin closed the door behind her, leaving the couple to themselves. She thought Jason hadn’t been home for a while, so she came to find Estrella, intending to discuss a plan to quickly get pregnant.

Once the door clicked shut, Estrella couldn’t help but let out a giggle at Jason’s reaction. “Jason, it’s not that I’m not keeping my promises. It’s just that your mom’s here.”

Jason gave Estrella’s bottom a playful slap. “Get off.”

With Kristin in the house, their intimate moment was over. It was time for breakfast.

Jason’s mood, which had been on the rise, was doused, eliciting Estrella’s sympathy. She consoled him, “Tonight, then. I’m not working late today.”

After a lingering kiss, he finally let her go.

Moments later, they made their way downstairs where Kristin sat with an embarrassed. look on her face, not expecting Estrella to so boldly tackle Jason. It seemed the issue lay with her son, not with Estrella.

“Here you are.” Kristin greeted them with a smile, then added, “I’ve brought some tonic for Jason. Make sure he finishes it, Estrella.”

Estrella saw an array of supplements for libido – Kristin was

thing,” Estrella agreed with

looked peeved. “Mom, don’t you have anything better to

Kristin’s eyes

in mock surprise. “Indeed, I have too much free time, which

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need to hurry up and give

you just did, you can kiss your

was palpable. “Did I scare you that much?”

wasn’t having enough

while Estrella tried to smooth things over. “Mom, it’s not as bad as you think.”

I know you’re just trying to save dignity for Jason,” Kristin said, taking Estrella’s hand. “You’ll have to

though

got issues, and you don’t even let Estrella talk about them. Just take care

rubbed his temples. One Estrella was enough of a headache; his mother’s meddling

mistaking Jason’s grimace for embarrassment. She ushered the

a hearty meal at home, Jason offered, “I’ll drive you.”

with a laugh. “Sure.” It wasn’t often

one to

Kristin felt a wave of relief – her hopes for a

morning’s mix-up. Jason shot her a look of disdain and

Estrella stepped out of the car. Watching her until she disappeared from

a smile to his face.

flirted with him online all day, Estrella packed up her things

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